Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9 reviews are mixed on charging

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at ₹64,999 and the Galaxy Watch 9 at ₹37,999, with both models offering improved fitness tracking and performance upgrades. The Ultra 2 targets outdoor enthusiasts with a titanium case, 5,000-nit display, and 10ATM water resistance, while the Watch 9 serves as a daily wellness companion with IP68 and 5ATM ratings. Both watches run Wear OS 7 with Samsung's One UI 9 interface and Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite processor, offering smoother performance than the previous generation.

The Ultra 2 gains a Quick Button for workouts and LTE for standalone calls, along with 64 GB storage. The Watch 9 offers gestures for raising to talk and dismissing calls. While both watches deliver vibrant displays and accurate automatic workout detection, the review notes that the Ultra 2's raise-to-talk feature was not consistently reliable and that charging speed remains a weak point. Neither watch supports faster charging standards that competitors offer.

For Indian users, the watches support cycling, swimming, walking and strength training with automatic detection. The Ultra 2 adds trail running metrics and EN13319 diving certification. Samsung has not announced any India-specific trade-in offers or launch discounts beyond the standard retail price.